Mike Burnop – Be Prepared

Mike Burnop is Virginia Tech’s Hall of Fame network analyst and the two-time Virginia Sportscaster of the Year (2019, 2023). He attended Roanoke Catholic High School, where he is a Hall of Fame inductee. Mike was inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. Mike enters his 42nd season in the Hokies’ football booth. In addition to his role as an analyst, Mike handles all postgame interviews from Virginia Tech’s locker room. Mike was a star tight end at Virginia Tech during his playing days. He held the Hokies’ single-season tight end records for receptions (46) and receiving yards until both feats were ultimately surpassed by Bucky Hodges (2013-16). Mike’s versatility at the microphone is nearly unparalleled in collegiate athletics, as he also serves as the analyst for Virginia Tech men’s basketball broadcasts. He is one of only a few nationwide announcers who analyze both sports. Away from his broadcasting duties, Mike owns New River Office Supply, a Virginia business operating in Blacksburg, Pearisburg, and Salem. He is a prominent member of the Blacksburg community, frequently lending his time, voice, and talents to philanthropic causes. You can learn more about Mike Burnop at https://hokiesports.com/staff/mike-burnop and https://x.com/search?q=Mike%20Burnop&src=typed_query.